Maintenance of cardiorespiratory fitness in people with stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Reduced cardiorespiratory fitness and physical inactivity are known risk factors for recurrent stroke.1-3 People after stroke are often deconditioned, predisposed to sedentary lifestyles, and have reduced tolerance to simple daily tasks.2 Cardiorespiratory fitness in people with stroke is 25-45% less than age- and sex-matched healthy adults,4,5 does not spontaneously recover, and combined with post-stroke fatigue, muscle atrophy and an elevated energy cost of movement, may result in reduced mobility and sedentary behaviours.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Source Type: research